Use Your Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) at BOLD School

 

More educational freedom. More options for your child.

BOLD School offers Texas families two ways to use Education Freedom Account (TEFA) funds—with options for both private Christian school enrollment and homeschool families.

 

Two Ways to Use TEFA at BOLD

Whether you're looking for a full-time private Christian school or want to keep homeschooling with additional enrichment, life skill, service and field trip opportunities, BOLD gives families flexible ways to use their TEFA funds.

Private Christian School

Looking for a full-time school option?

Through our partnership with Prenda, students can enroll in a TEFA-eligible private school program while experiencing BOLD's small, Christ-centered learning environment. Students receive personalized academics, hands-on learning, real-world life skills, strong relationships, and the flexibility that makes microschooling different.

Homeschool Enrichment

Want to keep homeschooling but add more support?

Homeschool families can use TEFA funds for eligible BOLD programs and services while maintaining the flexibility of homeschooling. Students can access hands-on learning, life skills, service projects, field trips, and opportunities to learn alongside other students.

What Can TEFA Funds Cover at BOLD?

There’s more than one way to use TEFA at BOLD. Depending on your student’s TEFA funding and enrollment pathway, eligible funds can be used toward:

  • Full-Time BOLD School — Apply eligible TEFA funds toward tuition for our private Christian microschool.

  • Homeschool Programs — Homeschool families can use TEFA funds toward eligible BOLD homeschool programs and services.

  • Friday Enrichment — Homeschool students and students attending another private school may use eligible TEFA funds for BOLD’s hands-on Friday enrichment program.

Already using TEFA at another private school? You may still be able to use remaining TEFA funds for eligible BOLD programs.

More Than a School. A Different Way to Learn.

BOLD is a small, Christ-centered microschool where students are known deeply, challenged personally, and given room to grow into who God created them to be.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, learning is personalized around each student’s needs, strengths, and potential. Students build strong academics while developing critical thinking, confidence, independence, practical life skills, creativity, and the ability to solve real-world problems.

Learning doesn’t stay behind a desk. Students learn, build, create, explore, collaborate, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways.

  • Personalized learning
  • Small, relationship-centered environment
  • Christ-centered education
  • Hands-on & real-world learning
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Practical life skills
  • Creativity, confidence & independence
  • Community without getting lost in a crowd

How Much TEFA Funding Can My Child Receive?

TEFA funding depends on your child’s enrollment and eligibility.

Private School Students

For the 2026–27 school year, eligible students attending a participating private school may receive up to $10,474 in TEFA funding toward eligible tuition and educational expenses.

Homeschool & Other Eligible Students

Eligible students who are not enrolled in a participating private school may receive up to $2,000 per year for approved educational expenses.

Students With Disabilities

Some students with disabilities may qualify for different funding amounts based on eligibility.

Texas TEFA Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use TEFA at BOLD School?

Yes. BOLD offers eligible options for families using TEFA funds, including full-time private school enrollment and homeschool programs.

Can homeschool families use TEFA at BOLD?

Yes. Homeschool families can use eligible TEFA funds toward approved BOLD programs. Families may choose homeschool support and enrichment options or apply eligible funds toward BOLD’s full-time program.

Can TEFA pay for private school at BOLD?

Yes. Through BOLD’s partnership with Prenda, eligible students can use private school TEFA funding toward full-time enrollment at BOLD.

Can I use my $2,000 homeschool TEFA award toward full-time BOLD School?

Yes. Eligible homeschool families may apply their TEFA funds toward BOLD’s full-time program, even if the award does not cover the full cost of tuition.

Can I use TEFA at BOLD if my child attends another private school?

Potentially, yes. Families may be able to use remaining eligible TEFA funds toward approved BOLD programs, including Friday enrichment, even when their child attends another private school.

What is a microschool?

A microschool is a small learning environment designed to provide students with a more personalized educational experience. At BOLD, students learn in a small, Christ-centered community with personalized academics, hands-on learning, real-world experiences, life skills, critical thinking, creativity, and strong relationships.

Is BOLD School a Christian school?

Yes. BOLD is a Christ-centered microschool. Faith is woven into our school culture as students grow academically while developing wisdom, character, purpose, and their God-given gifts.

How do I know which TEFA option is right for my family?

BOLD offers several ways for families to participate, so the best option depends on your child’s needs, enrollment status, and TEFA funding. Contact BOLD and we can help you understand which of our available options may fit your family.

Ready to Explore BOLD?

TEFA gives Texas families more freedom to choose an education that fits their child. Come see what that freedom can look like at BOLD.

Whether you're considering full-time enrollment, looking for homeschool enrichment, or interested in using remaining TEFA funds for BOLD activities, we’d love to help you explore your options.

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